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July 31, 2023

2 DLA employees earn DOD Workforce Recruitment Program awards

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Two Defense Logistics Agency employees received honors during the Defense Department’s 2023 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards ceremony July 27 in Alexandria, Virginia.

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July 27, 2023

DLA Distribution’s Padgett retires after a combined service of nearly 59 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Jerry W. Padgett is retiring from government service having served nearly 59 years of civilian and military service.

“Alfred,” an automated food preparation robot, prepares a salad at the Monarch Dining Facility, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 9, 2021. Travis AFB is the first military base to utilize and test “Alfred.” The design is meant to increase productivity, reduce food waste, and lower risks of viral and microbial transmissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)

July 27, 2023

How does the Department of Defense employ a salad robot?

PHILADELPHIA — Back in December of 2021, the Monarch dining facility at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California, was the first in the Department of Defense to acquire “Alfred, the salad robot.”

College person with cap and gown in front of light blue background and text DLA Foundation Scholarships Awarded

July 19, 2023

2023 DLA Foundation scholarship winners announced

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Foundation awarded 33 scholarships to students with close family connections to current or past civilian or military employees.

July 19, 2023

DLA foreign policy advisor visits DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Foreign Policy Advisor Gregory Winstead made a brief visit to DLA Distribution Headquarters, June 28.

A graphic advertising the annual Feds feeds Families food donation program.

July 17, 2023

Feds Feed Families returns to DLA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The annual Feds Feed Families food drive is back, giving people the opportunity to donate food to local food banks and pantries.

A Navy officer hands an Army officer a flag.

July 13, 2023

Sullivan takes the reins as new DLA Europe & Africa commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Faith Chamberlain handed control of the Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa to Army Col. Adrian Sullivan during a change of command ceremony July 11 at the Armstrong Club in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

July 12, 2023

Defense Distribution San Joaquin wins Commander In Chief's Installation Excellence Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin announced Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin as a winner of the annual Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award along with five other installations.

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July 7, 2023

Coast Guard leaders visit Troop Support to discuss uniforms, challenges, opportunities

PHILADELPHIA — Fielding current and future Coast Guard uniforms were among key topics discussed by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles leaders and Coast Guard representatives during a visit to the organization June 29 in Philadelphia.

Boxes on a conveyor belt in a warehouse.

July 5, 2023

General supply analyst works into the night to ensure WMS success

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Big changes can come with some hiccups. An unexpected issue in rolling out the new Warehouse Management System at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, could have disrupted customer orders if not for a dedicated Defense Logistics Agency employee.